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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat".
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Summary of Bill HJRES 49
Bill 118 hjres 49 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the endangered species status for the Northern Long-Eared Bat. The rule in question falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which governs the process for issuing regulations.
The Northern Long-Eared Bat is a species that has been facing population declines due to factors such as habitat loss and the spread of a fungal disease known as white-nose syndrome. The Fish and Wildlife Service had proposed to list the bat as an endangered species in order to provide it with additional protections and conservation efforts.
However, this bill seeks to disapprove of the rule that would grant the bat endangered species status. The rationale behind this disapproval is not explicitly stated in the bill, but it is likely that there are concerns about the potential economic impacts of such a designation on industries that may be affected by restrictions on land use or development in areas where the bat is found. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 49 represents a debate over the balance between conservation efforts to protect endangered species and the potential economic consequences of such protections. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the implications of this bill on both the Northern Long-Eared Bat and the communities that may be impacted by its conservation status.
The Northern Long-Eared Bat is a species that has been facing population declines due to factors such as habitat loss and the spread of a fungal disease known as white-nose syndrome. The Fish and Wildlife Service had proposed to list the bat as an endangered species in order to provide it with additional protections and conservation efforts.
However, this bill seeks to disapprove of the rule that would grant the bat endangered species status. The rationale behind this disapproval is not explicitly stated in the bill, but it is likely that there are concerns about the potential economic impacts of such a designation on industries that may be affected by restrictions on land use or development in areas where the bat is found. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 49 represents a debate over the balance between conservation efforts to protect endangered species and the potential economic consequences of such protections. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the implications of this bill on both the Northern Long-Eared Bat and the communities that may be impacted by its conservation status.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 49
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat and published on November 30, 2022. This rule reclassifies the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) from a threatened species to an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. The rule also removes the northern long-eared bat's species-specific rule, which applied only when the bat was listed as a threatened species.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 49
Bill HJRES 49 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill HJRES 49 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 30, 2023. Bill HJRES 49's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 73. as of June 5, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 49
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
24Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
24Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 49
Primary Policy Focus
AnimalsPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Department of the Interior
- Endangered and threatened species
- Mammals
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 49
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat".
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